Wichita weather in May (Kansas, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Wichita this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Wichita tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Wichita in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 291 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Wichita.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wichita climate page with graphs.

 

Wichita, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 291 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 66%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Wichita, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

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